While taking my new Micro Carry 380 Raptor to range today (see the report on the forum), I asked my wife to try the Raptor. She ran 2 clips of ammo, but just couldn't get "comfortable" with Kimber. Even though she shot well (all rounds in the scoring area), the groups just weren't what she is used to with her Glock G42.

So, she unholstered her G42 and I reset a new target, and she shot small groups into the 9 and 10 rings at 20'. (sorry...no pic's) She has tried other 1911 style pistols (namely Sig's) and just doesn't seem to shoot them well. Full disclosure...she has been shooting for over 50 years and was even on her University's rifle team. She's not a newbie and she is free to buy what ever she likes to shoot. I know it won't be a 1911 pistol. Now, I have to ask if others here have seen the same thing with their significant others?

No matter what gun I give my wife to shoot she always says, I like my M&P. She shot my Raptor and did real good but after trying it out she goes back to her M&P 9. I will say that the trigger on her gun is real nice because it's well broken in. If you shoot it enough that gritty trigger smooths out.

I think you guys are missing the important part your wives are shoot guns and enjoying it.

You are so right...I've been shooting with my wife for decades and I think I've improved as a marksman as a result. This is especially true when shooting trap...the clays are smoked! She also shoots a J-frame well and qualified with it for her carry permit.

Of course, it is easier convincing her its time to go gun shopping than some of my friends experience who have wives who do not shoot.

I think my Ultras fit my wife's hands better with the slimmer grip than her berretta . She's not real big into the gun thing anyway so in a way that's kind of good that we only have one in the family who likes to buy more guns than any reasonable man can justify without studdering. She's probably more the type that would treat gun issues like shoes...if she likes a pair enough by-george she'll makem fit.

What difference does it make what pistol she likes? Happy wife, happy life. I learned years ago to let my wife shoot what ever she likes. Currently it's my P938. Before that it was my P238.

The only problem with the wife who likes to shoot is that when she shoots your gun she wants to keep it and then you got to go out and buy another one and so on and so on......Oh....wait, never mind, Carry-On 🤔

My wife loves to go shooting, has her own range bag, cleans her own guns, has her CC permit, and LOVES her Kimbers. She also has no problem stopping by the LGS to restock low ammo supplies, cleaning supplies, etc and then comes home to tell me what cool new guns they have.